Get up-to-date requests from persecuted Christians around the world through our free Prayer App. Text PRAYER to 32500 to download the app now! A Christmas gift of hope in the Philippines When Sarah’s father was imprisoned while she was still a young woman, she rebelled against her family. But her life turned around when she went to stay at Timothy’s Crib, a Christian home for young people run by a pastor with support from Open Doors. There, Sarah came to faith in Jesus—a decision her Muslim family despised. “My own family became my own enemies,” she remembers. After much prayer on a special Christmas Eve, Sarah’s sister and mother also came to faith. “It was the greatest gift I could receive,” she says. December 21 Pray Sarah and her sister and mother will continue to stand firm in their faith and grow in their knowledge of God and His love. December 22–23 Pray the young people who stay at Timothy’s Crib will become strong believers with unshakeable faith. December 24 Pray the future hardships these believers face will bring them closer to Christ. December 25 Thank God for the hope we have in Jesus; ask Him to reveal Himself in a special way to persecuted believers around the world today. December 26 Pray for wisdom and energy for those who run Timothy’s Crib as they care for young believers. December 27 Pray the rest of Sarah’s family comes to faith through her courageous witness. Prayer Force Alert December 2020 Prayer request bulletin for persecuted believers worldwide Hope for the Middle East Join our multi-year Hope for the Middle East Prayer Campaign and lift up requests from believers in Iraq and Syria as Christians heal and rebuild after civil war and ISIS. You can also visit ODUSA.org/ Pray4ME to learn more. December 28 One of our partners asks: “Please pray for a spiritual breakthrough in the churches of Syria, that people would come to meet the real Good Shepherd and know Him more.” December 29 Pray for new believers seeking discipleship who can’t share their faith with family and friends. December 30 Pray God gives a new bishop in Iraq—Father Felix (Saeed) Dawood Al Shabi—wisdom and strength for his ministry. December 31 Pray God blesses the women’s and kids’ ministry Pastor Farah is starting in the Syrian Christian village of Kharaba, recently freed from extremist oppression. *Representative name or photo used to protect identity. Open Doors USA P.O. Box 27001 Santa Ana, CA 92799 USA OpenDoorsUSA.org continued
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Get up-to-date requests from persecuted Christians around the world through our free Prayer App. Text PRAYER to 32500 to download the app now!
A Christmas gift of hope in the PhilippinesWhen Sarah’s father was imprisoned while she was still a young woman, she rebelled against her family. But her life turned around when she went to stay at Timothy’s Crib, a Christian home for young people run by a pastor with support from Open Doors. There, Sarah came to faith in Jesus—a decision her Muslim family despised. “My own family became my own enemies,” she remembers. After much prayer on a special Christmas Eve, Sarah’s sister and mother also came to faith. “It was the greatest gift I could receive,” she says.
December 21Pray Sarah and her sister and mother will continue to stand firm in their faith and grow in their knowledge of God and His love.
December 22–23Pray the young people who stay at Timothy’s Crib will become strong believers with unshakeable faith.
December 24Pray the future hardships these believers face will bring them closer to Christ.
December 25Thank God for the hope we have in Jesus; ask Him to reveal Himself in a special way to persecuted believers around the world today.
December 26Pray for wisdom and energy for those who run Timothy’s Crib as they care for young believers.
December 27Pray the rest of Sarah’s family comes to faith through her courageous witness.
Prayer Force
AlertDecember 2020
Prayer request bulletin forpersecuted believers worldwide
Hope for the Middle EastJoin our multi-year Hope for the Middle East Prayer Campaign and lift up requests from believers in Iraq and Syria as Christians heal and rebuild after civil war and ISIS. You can also visit ODUSA.org/Pray4ME to learn more.
December 28One of our partners asks: “Please pray for a spiritual breakthrough in the churches of Syria, that people would come to meet the real Good Shepherd and know Him more.”
December 29Pray for new believers seeking discipleship who can’t share their faith with family and friends.
December 30Pray God gives a new bishop in Iraq—Father Felix (Saeed) Dawood Al Shabi—wisdom and strength for his ministry.
December 31Pray God blesses the women’s and kids’ ministry Pastor Farah is starting in the Syrian Christian village of Kharaba, recently freed from extremist oppression.
*Representative name or photo used to protect identity.
Open Doors USAP.O. Box 27001Santa Ana, CA 92799 USAOpenDoorsUSA.org
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Children are not exempt from persecutionThroughout the world, children of Christian parents suffer persecution. When a parent is imprisoned, attacked or forced to leave their home because of their faith, their children are deeply affected. This month, pray with us for the smallest victims of persecution.
December 1 In some schools, Christian children in Egypt are relegated to the back of the classroom and often face bullying from classmates and even teachers. Pray for these children—that their school days would be fruitful and peaceful.
December 2 Pray for school programs helping Christian children in Islamic, Buddhist and Hindu countries receive a strong, unbiased education.
December 3 In Colombia, paramilitary groups often target and recruit children of pastors. Pray for these children’s protection and for conviction in the hearts of these groups.
December 4 Pray for the success of children’s centers—where children can safely receive an education—in areas such as Colombia and Bangladesh.
December 5 In North Korea, children are enticed to betray their Christian parents—prohibiting parents from sharing their faith until children can keep the family secret. Pray the Holy Spirit prepares these young hearts to receive Christ when they learn about Him.
December 6 Open Doors secretly broadcasts Christian radio programs into North Korean households. Pray one of the programs that teaches parents how to disciple their children without mentioning God, Jesus or the Bible would bear much fruit.
December 7 In many Islamic countries where parents are secret believers, children are taught Islam at school and Christianity at home—often causing confusion over religious identity among children. Pray with parents as they guide their sons and daughters to discern the truth.
December 8 Pray for beautiful times of refreshment and inspiration for children participating in Open Doors’ Christian children’s camps in Islamic, Buddhist and Hindu countries.
December 9 In Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Myanmar, Buddhist extremists target children/youth in schools, forcing them to participate in rituals and learn Buddhist teachings. Pray no weapon formed against these kids will prevail (Isa. 54:17).
December 10 Pray Bibles and other Christian materials for children and youth would encourage them and strengthen their faith.
December 11 In parts of China, the government doesn’t allow children and teenagers under 18 in church. Pray God would be ever present in the lives of these children.
December 12 Pray Open Doors can provide school scholarships for numerous tribal children in Buddhist and communist countries.
December 13 Pray for children in India where persecution is increasing. When Christians are not allowed to draw water or buy food, families suffer. Children who follow Jesus also endure abuse and rejection from their Hindu families. Pray for comfort and strength.
December 14 Pray that through Open Doors’ trainings for Sunday school teachers and youth leaders, children will be reached—especially during the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
December
An impossible ask in Central AsiaIn Central Asia, the Christian deaf community is doubly ostracized—because of their physical disability, as well as their choice to leave Islam and follow Jesus. They suffer isolation and lack support. Five years ago, Open Doors had the honor of meeting these beautiful brothers and sisters. They shared they had prayed and asked God for the seemingly impossible: an opportunity to be trained and learn—things they are denied in society. Today, we support them with literacy projects, outreach activities for pastors and leaders, and income-generating projects.
December 15 Pray for these believers as they learn how to read and that God will use their literacy to open doors for better living conditions for them and their families.
December 16 Pray for opportunities for the deaf community to reach out to other deaf Christians and bring them strength, encouragement and hope.
December 17 Pray for restoration and healing for these believers suffering from lack of income and health issues during COVID-19.
December 18 Pray our brothers and sisters would continue to be bold, sharing the gospel with the larger community who persecutes them for leaving Islam.
December 19 Thank God for the growing ministry of Open Doors to serve these deaf believers. Pray for wisdom as we continue to serve and reach many more deaf believers.
December 20 Ask God to bless the pure faith of this community and that they will experience Him deeply.
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